The One with the Ditches - Joanna Dennehy

In this episode we explore the actions and mind of a UK serial killer- a woman- who killed 3 men and attempted to kill 2 more… and had no remorse. Joanna Dennehy was a cold-blooded killer, whose reign of terror lasted just over a couple of weeks in the UK back in 2013. What caused her to turn to a life of murder? Did something happen to her? Is it just how her mind works? Let’s dive into it and let me know your thoughts. This case is a rollercoaster!

In this episode we talk about the Hare Psychopathy checklist - which is linked here, as promised: https://psychology-tools.com/test/pcl-22

🔎 Episode Sources

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• Manhunt: Joanna Dennehy. Available on Amazon Prime Video.
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